Caprinae Collection (page 2)

Lamb standing on a rock

Lamb in front of a blue sky

Black and white lamb eating, portrait

Lomestic sheep, with the Westerheversand Lighthouse in the distance, Westerhever, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, Germany, Europe

Domestic sheep, Westerhever, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, Germany, Europe

Black and white sheep on the dyke, Rantum-Becken, bay, Sylt, Rantum, Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Domestic goats -Capra aegagrus hircus-, Oberes Gaistal valley, Schwarzwald, Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Two Chamois -Rupicapra Rupicapra- reflected in a small lake, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Chamois -Rupicapra Rupicapra-, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Young chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra- jumping on rocks, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra-, female, in winter coat, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra-, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra- licking off mineral salts, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra- standing on rocks, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra-, female, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Herd of chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra- standing on a rocky outcrop, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Flock of sheep, domestic sheep -Ovis orientalis aries-, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Goatlings or kids standing at the barn door on an organic farm, Othenstorf, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Spanish Ibex -Capra pyrenaica hispanica-, Antequera, Andalusia, Spain

Spanish Ibexes -Capra pyrenaica hispanica-, Antequera, Andalusia, Spain

Ewe with lamb, Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ram, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, Mykines, Utoyggjar, Outer Islands, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ewe with lamb, Mykines, Utoyggjar, Outer Islands, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ram, Mykines, Utoyggjar, Outer Islands, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, moulting, Mykines, Utoyggjar, Outer Islands, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, lying down, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep in fog, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ewe with lamb, lying down, evening mood, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Lamb with ear marks, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Lamb with and ear tag, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Lamb, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep with an ear tag, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ewe and lamb, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ewe with lamb, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Ram, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep moulting, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sheep, Sandoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex-, portrait, Graubuenden, Switzerland

Two female Alpine Ibexes -Capra ibex-, Graubuenden, Switzerland

Female Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex-, Graubuenden, Switzerland

Young Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex-, Graubuenden, Switzerland

Chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra-, Stubai Valley, Tyrol, Austria

Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex- looking down slope, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex- in steep terrain, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

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Caprinae, a diverse group of ungulates, includes species such as Ovis aries (sheep) and the musk ox (Ovibos moschatus). With their shaggy coats and curving horns, these animals are truly remarkable. The goat willow tree (Salix caprea) serves as a vital food source for many Caprinae species. In an old postcard from circa 1910, Ibexes in Hagenbeck Zoo, Hamburg, Germany can be seen. This historical digital reproduction takes us back to a time when these majestic creatures were on display for all to admire. Although the exact date is unknown, this glimpse into the past reminds us of the rich history surrounding Caprinae. Another historic moment captured in a digitally restored reproduction shows Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria hunting chamois in the Austrian Alps. The original painting dates back to the 19th century but its exact year remains elusive. It showcases not only the beauty but also their significance in cultural activities like hunting. The bond between humans and Caprinae is further depicted in an original 19th-century painting depicting a young goatherd returning from the mountain pasture with his goats at dusk. This digitally restored reproduction transports us to Switzerland in 1880 and highlights how closely intertwined our lives have been with these animals throughout history. Continuing our journey through artistry inspired by Caprinae, we encounter another original 19th-century painting titled "Two Men on a Game Hunt" set in Bavaria, Germany. This depiction captures both the thrill of hunting and admiration for nature's creations like bighorn sheep that stand proudly upon rocky terrain. Moving away from paintings to real-life encounters with Caprinae species brings us to Yellowstone National Park where we find a portrait capturing a bighorn sheep family perched atop rocks.